Brandon League

Brandon League never made it back. The sidelined reliever was designated for assignment by the Dodgers, who removed him from their 40-man roster Thursday. The transaction will probably mark the end of League’s tenure with the Dodgers. League didn’t pitch in a single game for the Dodgers this season, but they still owe him what remains of his $7.5-million salary. League will soon be one of six players who will be paid a combined $47.5 million by the Dodgers to not play for them. The others: Matt Kemp, Brian Wilson, Dan Haren and Dee Gordon. League was shut down late in spring training with shoulder problems. He started a minor league...

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